ICT Authority Job Assistant Accountant 2017

The ICT Authority is tasked with rationalizing and streamlining the management of all Government of Kenya ICT functions. Its broad mandate entails enforcing ICT standards in Government and enhancing the supervision of its electronic communication. The Authority also promotes ICT literacy, capacity, innovation and enterprise in line with the Kenya National ICT Masterplan 2017.

Providing technical support to the Accountant to ensure the Authority’s consistent compliance to internal and external audit requirements and timely preparation of complete and accurate financial statements and reports

Assistant Accountant Job Responsibilities

Process and code invoices, credit notes and receipts

Gather, analyse and report on information about income and expenditure to support decision making and management planning

Assist the Accountant in preparing budgets and preparing forecasts of income and expenditure

Ensure there is a clear record of financial transactions (income and expenditure) in accordance with organizational and tax authority requirements

Prepare ledger balances, control accounts and statements, reconciling all the figures

Draft trial balances and financial statements

Identify and correct or refer any errors or accounting discrepancies

Prepare final accounts for review and approval of the Accountant

Provide cost and revenue information in the required formats to the relevant people

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications for the Assistant Accountant Job

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce/Accounting or related field

A qualified accountant (CPA-K or ACCA)

Three years’ experience in finance and accounting

Demonstrated knowledge of statutory and regulatory finance and accounting requirements